Hop on, Hop Off Bus gets Gozo accessible

The CitySightseeing Gozo Hop On Hop Off tour puts a new perspective on the streets and byways of Gozo for anyone adventurous to sit on the top level of the bus. Each rider gets a pair of disposable ear buds that plug into the sound system that has a selection of several languages. The sound system then delivers interesting information about the sights that the bus is coming up on. While the synchronization is a little off, it doesn’t take much for passengers to figure out what the recorded tour guide is talking about. The background music is some sort of wood flute that has indulged in ballads like For Your Eyes Only and The Rose. However, the information is clear and interesting and includes the correct pronunciation of Maltese towns like Xaghra (“Shara”) and facts like Dwejra (“Dwayrah”) means little house and Marsalforn means port of the hollowed out cave. Buying your tickets in Malta, at the Gozo port, or at one of the nearby hotels may save you as much as half off the regular fare. The tour itself, if you decide not to disembark, takes around 2 hours 45 minutes if you do both routes. However, it is called a Hop On Hop Off tour. Getting off the bus will allow you to see all of the sights that are concentrated in certain areas. Dwejra Bay features the Azure Window, the Inland Sea, a Roman road, St. Mary’s Watchtower, and the place where they shot part of the first episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. You can also see the Ggantija Temples, which is the oldest free standing structure in the world, and the Ta’ Kola Windmill. Starting off early in the morning with a CitySightseeing Gozo tour and using it to its full advantage makes it a great value for those who want to do more than just lie on the sands of Ramla Bay, especially if guests on Gozo plan on staying more than one day.